Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How John works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Doleski is a licensed clinical social worker and medical doctor based in Maryland. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, and the fallout from trauma. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grieving losses, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem struggles, and life changes.
He has 11 years of experience in clinical care. He draws on several evidence-based techniques in sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.
Background and approach
He applies Cognitive Processing Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for trauma-related distress. He also uses Interpersonal Therapy and Problem Solving Therapy to tackle relationship strain and everyday challenges. His style is straightforward and nonjudgmental.
He aims to make sessions feel calm and practical. He focuses on clear steps people can try between meetings. John spent much of his career working with active duty service members and their families, supporting issues such as substance use, occupational stress, and complex trauma.
That background informs his practical approach to coping and resilience. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time that fits with the therapist's availability.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
How evidence-based approaches work online
John uses well-established approaches that translate to online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, stress, anger, and mood concerns. Cognitive Processing Therapy helps people work through traumatic memories by rethinking the meanings attached to those events and reducing distress. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing targets trauma-related symptoms by combining focused memory work with guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of painful memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on symptoms, goals, and how the person prefers to engage. Together they will review progress and adjust techniques when needed so sessions stay aligned with what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer practical flexibility. Video lets the therapist and client use visual cues and longer sessions. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to appear on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, progress updates, or shorter, more frequent contact between full sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is calm, direct, and practical. He offers straightforward guidance and concrete tasks to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with active duty service members and their families on substance use, occupational stress, and complex trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.